Painting shapes on walls is a straightforward way to add visual interest and personality to a room. Based on simple techniques, you can create bold geometric patterns or softer, organic shapes.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to paint shapes on your walls, incorporating key steps from recommended practices:
Preparing and Painting Your Shapes
Painting shapes requires careful preparation to ensure clean lines and a professional finish. Follow these steps:
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Outline Your Shapes:
- Use strips of masking tape or decorators tape to carefully create the outline of your desired shapes on the wall. Press the tape firmly to the wall to prevent paint bleed.
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Select Your Colours:
- Choose the paint colours you want to use for your shapes. Ensure they complement your existing wall colour and decor.
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Prepare Your Brush:
- When using a brush for borders, dip only about half of your brush bristles in the paint. This helps control the amount of paint and prevents overloading the brush.
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Paint Borders and Fill:
- Paint the inside border of your taped shape first using your brush. Painting against the tape line helps seal the edge.
- Once the border is done, use a roller to fill in the rest of the shape with paint.
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Repeat for Additional Shapes/Sections:
- If you have multiple shapes or sections within a pattern, repeat the steps above for each one.
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Apply Second Coat:
- After the first coat has dried, typically after 2-4 hours, apply a second coat of paint for full coverage and a consistent colour.
- Carefully remove the tape while the paint is still slightly wet (but not so wet it runs) or after it's completely dry, depending on the tape manufacturer's instructions, for the cleanest lines.
By following these steps, you can effectively paint clean, defined shapes onto your walls, transforming your space with geometric or abstract designs. You can find more detailed information on painting wall patterns here.
